NWEA in partnership with local educators, will hold its second round of meetings for MAP Coordinators, administrators, counselors, and lead teachers to share best assessment practices, get updates on NWEA and learn new skills and data processes with MAP. By providing these meetings regionally, NWEA hopes to be able to include more people, share more expertise and provide greater support for NWEA partner districts. Dan Henderson and Susan Klassen of NWEA will attend these meetings; however, the agenda will be in the hands of local organizers who will suggest topics related to the needs of NWEA’s Nebraska partners. Registration for these meetings will be handled by the host ESU or school. All meetings will start at 9:30 am and end at 3:00, lunch will be provided and a small registration fee collected.
October 5 Kearney - Hosted by ESU 10
October 6 Scottsbluff - Hosted by ESU 13, Location: Community College (Scottsbluff)
October 7 Beatrice - Hosted by ESU 5
October 8 Norfolk - Hosted by ESU 8 and 1, Location: Northeast Neb Community College – Lifelong Learning Center (polycom to ESU #17 Tech Center)
9:30 – 12:00 General Meeting
Welcome and Introductions
Updates from NWEA
Technology
SPARK Community
Test Alignment: Version 4
Professional Development Opportunities/Needs
Discussion: Proficiency vs. Growth
Lessons from the Field (varies per site)
(Kearney) Test Window Preparation
(Kearney) Data Use and Application - Dick Meyer, Kearney Public
(Scottsbluff) “Using MAP Data to INFORM Teacher Evaluation” - Dan Henderson
(Beatrice) Implementing MAP Assessment: Successful Steps - Norris Schools by Dr. Torri Ortiz, Paul Bade, Ann Thober
(Norfolk) MAP Data Applications at Norfolk Public Schools - Bob Hastings
(Norfolk) MAP for Special Education Applications - Tracy Heilman, So. Sioux City
12:00-12:45 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00
Two breakout sessions provided on the following topics:
Using MAP Data for College/Career Readiness - Dan Henderson
Learn ways to utilize MAP data as a growth measure toward CCRS inherent in the Common Core Standards
Using MAP for Primary Grades - Susan Klassen
Introduction to the three components of the primary grades assessment: Early Screening, Skills Checklist, and the Survey with Goals tests as well as accessing reports and using Primary Grades Instructional Data
Overview of the Dynamic Reporting Suite for Administrators - Dan Henderson
Learn how to access basic administrative reports housed in the Dynamic Reporting Suite
Basic Teacher Reports - Susan Klassen
Learn how to access and navigate NWEA's online reports, including the Teacher Report, the Individual Student Progress Report, and the Class by RIT Report
9:30 – 12:00 General Meeting
12:00-12:45 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00
Two breakout sessions provided on the following topics:
Learn ways to utilize MAP data as a growth measure toward CCRS inherent in the Common Core Standards
Introduction to the three components of the primary grades assessment: Early Screening, Skills Checklist, and the Survey with Goals tests as well as accessing reports and using Primary Grades Instructional Data
Learn how to access basic administrative reports housed in the Dynamic Reporting Suite
Learn how to access and navigate NWEA's online reports, including the Teacher Report, the Individual Student Progress Report, and the Class by RIT Report